Question for those that have gone 19" AND lowered w/eibachs

[riverflyer]

Question for those that have gone 19\" AND lowered w/eibachs

If you go with 345/30 on 19" rims and lower the car with eibachs, is the net ground clearance loss just 1/2 inch since the overall wheel diameter is 1" larger?
Do the eibachs alone improve handling at the track or in the canyons?
I am struggling with this, as ground clearance is somewhat marginal in the boonies where I live. I am willing to be careful and want handling improvement if its available, just hoping that lowering will not be to radical for my road situation. Is there anyone with 19", eibachs and rural roads to live with?
thanks

 

[Anthony - 98 GTS]

Re: Question for those that have gone 19\" AND lowered w/eibachs

If you go with 345/30 on 19" rims and lower the car with eibachs, is the net ground clearance loss just 1/2 inch since the overall wheel diameter is 1" larger?
Do the eibachs alone improve handling at the track or in the canyons?
I am struggling with this, as ground clearance is somewhat marginal in the boonies where I live. I am willing to be careful and want handling improvement if its available, just hoping that lowering will not be to radical for my road situation. Is there anyone with 19", eibachs and rural roads to live with?
thanks

The answer to the first question is yes - the 19" rim with that tire is 1" taller than stock increasing the ride height 1/2". The Eibach springs lower the car 1".

I have the same set-up with the addition if the NW Engineering lowering caps for an additional 1/2" drop. The handling and ride is improved and it looks much better.

 

[shifter]

Re: Question for those that have gone 19\" AND lowered w/eibachs

Anthony,
Noticeable effect on speedometer reading? With 1" taller tire I was wondering if it is measurably off.

 

[Anthony - 98 GTS]

Re: Question for those that have gone 19\" AND lowered w/eibachs

Anthony,
Noticeable effect on speedometer reading? With 1" taller tire I was wondering if it is measurably off.

Nothing noticable - but I have not rode next to someone at speed to see the exact difference.

 

[riverflyer]

Re: Question for those that have gone 19

Thanks Anthony, how are the roads where you live? I know its pretty flat there but hkave never driven in Houston area.

 

[Anthony - 98 GTS]

Re: Question for those that have gone 19

Thanks Anthony, how are the roads where you live? I know its pretty flat there but hkave never driven in Houston area.

Good and bad - depends on where you go. I have driven lowered cars for years and I am just used to looking ahead and taking driveways and speed bumps at sharp angles.

I really don't think you will notice 1/2" change in ride height. You could always got the front facia bumber guards that Roe sells.

 

[DChan415]

Re: Question for those that have gone 19

Anthony, do you have 345/30/19s on your car? Do the rears rub at all?

Mine do...

 

[Nasty 10]

Re: Question for those that have gone 19

Does anyone know where to find Pirelli 355-25-19 at?

 

[Anthony - 98 GTS]

Re: Question for those that have gone 19

Anthony, do you have 345/30/19s on your car? Do the rears rub at all?

Mine do...

I don't have any rub problems. Keep in mind every Viper is a little different. I know some that rub in the front and have to turn their wheels to open the hood.

Mine is good so far on the front and rear - but I need to get an alignment - so that might change things.

 

[riverflyer]

Re: Question for those that have gone 19

Danny, are your rear 345/30/19? Is the car lowered or stock? Is the rubbing just underhigh speed compression, or what kind of conditons?